Car buyers value substance over style
Substance over style is winning over car buyers with reliability, durability and value for money identified as the key considerations for consumers. According to a survey of 1,000 motorists carried […]
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Chery on top with first quarter sales
Chinese car manufacturer Chery has announced it sold nearly 4,000 units in its first three months in the UK. It formally launched in the UK on 28 August and has […]
New car sales dip despite EV growth – SMMT
New car sales fell by 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sales to private buyers dropped by […]
Used car market remains robust in October
Older models drove resilience in the used car market in October, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor. Setting the pace, Vauxhall secured two of the top 10 positions […]
Seller profits reach £2.9m on Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction has reported that the total retail value of vehicles traded on its platform reached £145,291,147 in the third quarter of the year. Meanwhile, profits for sellers reached £2.9m, […]
UK’s fastest-selling used car in September revealed
Second hand cars sold in 25 days on average during September, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV revealed as the UK’s fastest-selling used car. According to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin […]
Car sales in Europe lagging behind US and China
New car sales in Europe fell by 2.4% in the first half of the year compared to growth in North America and China of 2.5% and 12% respectively. Across the […]
New car consumer demand returns to growth
New car consumer demand is rising in September, with visits to Auto Trader’s new car platform up four per cent during the month. Auto Trader has attributed the rise to […]
Used electric vehicle sales set August record
August set a new monthly record for used electric vehicle sales, according to new data published by Marketcheck. It has analysed the total number of used electric vehicles sold between […]
New car sales tipped for 2025 uptick
The latest forecast from Cox Automotive is predicting that new car sales will exceed two million units this year. It is predicting 2,035,750 new car sales during 2025, which is […]
September registration plate change losing impact
New research has revealed that 70% of dealers believe the September registration plate change is less important than it used to be. Analysis carried out by Startline Motor Finance also […]
New EU car registrations down 7.4%
New EU car registrations rose by 0.7% in July compared to the same month last year but year-to-date sales remain 7.4% down. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) also found […]
